There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Damascus by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 15m$76–155Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
8h 5m$40–76Drive 239.3 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Damascuscar 239.3 mi
4h 21m$44–64Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, subway, line 90 bus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay A to Main St & Woodfield Rdbus
5h 39m$50–295Bus via Salem VDOT Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
8h 35m$41–62Train to Charlottesville, fly, subway
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
7h 37m$102–385
Roanoke to Damascus by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Damascus is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Damascus is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Damascus. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Main St & Woodfield Rd via Shady Grove Station & Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Damascus. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Roanoke and Damascus is 259 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Damascus without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Roanoke to Damascus, including transfers.
Roanoke to Damascus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Damascus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Damascus is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Damascus, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay A to Main St & Woodfield Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Damascus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Damascus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Damascus is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Roanoke to Damascus.
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